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if the people of pennsylvania had given all the authority to a single person, that would have created a despotism as strong as that of the russian autocrat." they conceded that some of the power had been given over, but their use of that power was limited on late by their own discretion. chief justice black left his seat as the chief justice of the pennsylvania supreme court and was appointed united states attorney general by his fellow pennsylvanian, and james buchanan. he began to make those same arguments. moral abstractions do not limit the legal authority of the sovereign. no government ought to violate justice, but no one can impact -- violated with impunity. the idea that national citizenship was paramount to states citizenship, and that they could not trample on common-law rights, was contrary to the abolitionist because it would give support to their violent interpolations in this date. after the war, he devoted himself to defeating the program of reconstruction and he finally succeeded in that effort when he agreed to serve as one of the attorneys representing the state of l
if the people of pennsylvania had given all the authority to a single person, that would have created a despotism as strong as that of the russian autocrat." they conceded that some of the power had been given over, but their use of that power was limited on late by their own discretion. chief justice black left his seat as the chief justice of the pennsylvania supreme court and was appointed united states attorney general by his fellow pennsylvanian, and james buchanan. he began to make...
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we have had about 560,000 people out of work in pennsylvania. we do not know what the number will be for february, but a lot of people in pennsylvania across the board, it is not limited to one region, have had great difficulty. the recovery bill has worked in some places insubstantial ways. that is not enough. we have taken steps that i will highlight later in the last couple of days. another house just worked yesterday to pass legislation that the senate worked on. we will have that return to the senate and get that piece of legislation worked through the so-called hire act to create more jobs. in addition to that, we have other legislation as well. i am grateful, as many americans are, that the unemployment rate has remained unchanged at 9.7%, but as i said before, there is much work to do. in february of 2009, across america we lost 728,000 jobs. that was after january of 2009 where we lost about 740,000 jobs. we lost over 600 -- over 600,000 jobs in march last year. a year ago, every single month for at least four months will losing over 60
we have had about 560,000 people out of work in pennsylvania. we do not know what the number will be for february, but a lot of people in pennsylvania across the board, it is not limited to one region, have had great difficulty. the recovery bill has worked in some places insubstantial ways. that is not enough. we have taken steps that i will highlight later in the last couple of days. another house just worked yesterday to pass legislation that the senate worked on. we will have that return to...
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president obama visit pennsylvania to talk about health care. later, an analysis of this year's congressional elections. >> on tamara's "washington journal," a look at the obama administration's efforts to reduce home foreclosures with john taylor. peter eavis discusses greece's debt crisis. maria carrillo after that. >> over 1000 middle and high school students entered our documentary competition with a short video on one of our country's greatest drinks or challenge were facing. we will announce the 75 winners and show you their winning videos at student kim -- march 10th. >> hour, and is available on television, radio, and on line. you can connect with us on twitter, facebook, and you do. signup for our schedule alert e- mails at c-span.org. >> the prime minister of greece is in washington for an official visit with president obama. george papandreou was in the brookings institution with a discussion about the economy. he was introduced by the president and former secretary of state. this is about one hour and 15 minutes. >> good morning to a
president obama visit pennsylvania to talk about health care. later, an analysis of this year's congressional elections. >> on tamara's "washington journal," a look at the obama administration's efforts to reduce home foreclosures with john taylor. peter eavis discusses greece's debt crisis. maria carrillo after that. >> over 1000 middle and high school students entered our documentary competition with a short video on one of our country's greatest drinks or challenge were...
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the gentleman from pennsylvania. mr. thompson: you have been here obviously serving the american people a lot more years than i have, but i have a question in this process. obviously, we're supposed to -- and i expect friday night or saturday, the senate bill will be shoved at us and we will be forced to take a vote on that. and it will be a vote that we are supposed to take with a promise under reconciliation that all the very terrible flawed parts of this bill will be fixed under reconciliation. my question is, relying on your experience, what if reconciliation -- we take this and my democratic colleagues pass the senate bill that they don't like and do it under a false promise, what happens if reconciliation never occurs? mr. king: then i think the gentleman does know what happens. if reconciliation doesn't occur. the president will sign the senate version of the bill that would have been passed by the house and that would become law and it would be the law of the land. the law of the land would be the cornerhusker ki
the gentleman from pennsylvania. mr. thompson: you have been here obviously serving the american people a lot more years than i have, but i have a question in this process. obviously, we're supposed to -- and i expect friday night or saturday, the senate bill will be shoved at us and we will be forced to take a vote on that. and it will be a vote that we are supposed to take with a promise under reconciliation that all the very terrible flawed parts of this bill will be fixed under...
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the gentleman from pennsylvania. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. last year, the capital market subcommittee held the first hearing to examine the present status and future structure of fannie mae and freddie mac. today, we continue with what will undoubtedly be a long-term negotiation about the prospective configuration of our nation's housing finance system. the considerable stress in our economy and the need to maintain access to affordable mortgages, secretary paulson placed faie mae and freddie mac -- since then, the treasury department has committed to push forward preferred stock of the enterprises. government agencies have put forward $1.30 trillion in mortgage-backed securities. they have helped to keep housing credit available for america prevent a complete collapse. we will talk about what kind of finance system which reconstruct for the future. while we must give a thoughtful consideration -- about why we created government sponsored housing in the first place. my goals in these debates are to establish a more stable, long- term funding
the gentleman from pennsylvania. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. last year, the capital market subcommittee held the first hearing to examine the present status and future structure of fannie mae and freddie mac. today, we continue with what will undoubtedly be a long-term negotiation about the prospective configuration of our nation's housing finance system. the considerable stress in our economy and the need to maintain access to affordable mortgages, secretary paulson placed faie...
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two questions on pennsylvania. first, last week both major parties chose candidates for the western pennsylvania seat of the late john murtha. the president campaigned for bill owens in new york last year and for ms. coakley in massachusetts. does he plan to campaign for mr. critz? >> i don't have any scheduling information on that, and i can certainly check with political affairs. the other thing, indeed have an answer yet on sestak's charge? >> i don't have any more information on that. peter. oh, i'm sorry, i'm sorry -- go ahead. >> robert -- thank you, robert. when all is said and done, isn't it really more for image that the president -- are you going to take off your -- >> yes, it's getting a little warm in here, and it's not just me. >> looks pretty good. >> go ahead, i'm listening. i can do two things at once, guys. >> absolutely. when all is said and done, isn't it really a good argument that the president is going to go to -- going to postpone his trip really for image and not really for substance? you sa
two questions on pennsylvania. first, last week both major parties chose candidates for the western pennsylvania seat of the late john murtha. the president campaigned for bill owens in new york last year and for ms. coakley in massachusetts. does he plan to campaign for mr. critz? >> i don't have any scheduling information on that, and i can certainly check with political affairs. the other thing, indeed have an answer yet on sestak's charge? >> i don't have any more information on...
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. >> i thank my friend from pennsylvania. there have been ten major cost reduction put forward over the last couple of years. and seven of them, things like preventing medicare fraud, preventing hospital readmissions, better use of medical records technology, wellness, they are in the bill. two of them are partially in the bill. there are modest steps towards reducing new lawsuits. the other side wants to do more than that, but there is some tort reform in the proposal. and the tax on so-called high end insurance plans, as the ranking members pointed out. although most people would say it doesn't go far enough. the one thing left out that was identified in saving $1 so was the public option. so the one thing that's not in the list of 10 is that. now i find it curious that the other side seems to be saying that we agree with the experts unless we disagree with them. so when it comes to the medicare, it's an authoritative view of the cost. he did say under the house bill there would be a slight, i think .8%. the house bill diff
. >> i thank my friend from pennsylvania. there have been ten major cost reduction put forward over the last couple of years. and seven of them, things like preventing medicare fraud, preventing hospital readmissions, better use of medical records technology, wellness, they are in the bill. two of them are partially in the bill. there are modest steps towards reducing new lawsuits. the other side wants to do more than that, but there is some tort reform in the proposal. and the tax on...
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the pentagon was hit and there was a crash in pennsylvania, all of this country was affected. these are truly national trials. as a result, it seems to me there should be a national responsibility in paying the bills that these trials would generate. it is unfair that the local communities, wherever they may be tried, should bear a disproportionate share of what in essence -- our national crimes. >> thank you. simon and garfunkel has a song the boxer. it's as man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest. to a large degree, i think that is taking place. without debating all of these issues, i would like to put into the record a number of articles and position papers by a group of lawyers that go to the heart of what of the answers -- that you have made. the difference is ksm, the mastermind 4 9/11, he was in alexandria for four years. the cost for ksm if you were there for three years, the figures we had gotten from york city is $206 million per year for the city of new york police department. we have also gotten a briefing from the marshall service. it is around $1
the pentagon was hit and there was a crash in pennsylvania, all of this country was affected. these are truly national trials. as a result, it seems to me there should be a national responsibility in paying the bills that these trials would generate. it is unfair that the local communities, wherever they may be tried, should bear a disproportionate share of what in essence -- our national crimes. >> thank you. simon and garfunkel has a song the boxer. it's as man hears what he wants to...